State parks commissioner to lead Open Space Institute
By James Odato
Erik Kulleseid credited for finding ways to make parks accessible
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Retired Open Space Institute leader looks back on milestones
By Mike Lynch
OSI achievements under the leadership of Christopher 'Kim' Elliman include safeguarding over two million acres and advancing recreation in the Adirondacks
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Open Space Institute leader to pass the conservation torch
By Tim Rowland
Under Kim Elliman’s leadership, OSI protected, opened to the public more than 160,000 acres of mountains, forests and water in the Adirondacks
Report provides inclusion ‘blueprint’ for New York’s outdoors
The state has work to do to make open spaces more equitable, inclusive and accessible, according to a new report.
Trembleau: A Lake Champlain bushwhack
By Tim Rowland
Trembleau’s true summit is on private ground, but the good stuff is all public.
Tahawus rail line up for auction
By Tim Rowland
Bids for 30 mile rail line in heart of Adirondacks so far include Open Space Institute, Revolution Rail
Piecing the puzzle: OSI deepens connections between Saratoga County, Adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
Lake Luzerne acquisition creates corridor linking Moreau Lake park to Ralph Road State Forest
OSI makes $1.5M bid for Tahawus rail line
By Tim Rowland
Offer reignites debate over future of 30-mile rail line
Upper Works parking, a High Peaks gateway, gets makeover
By Mike Lynch
Hikers looking to access the High Peaks from the south will be greeted with a new entrance and parking lot this summer.
OSI buys land near Trembleau Mountain
By Mike Lynch
The Open Space Institute has purchased a 37-acre property alongside the state-owned Trembleau Mountain in Chesterfield near Lake Champlain.